Visionary Duos
Barbara Leibundguth (flute), Carl Witt (piano)
"Inspired", says the San Francisco Chronicle of flutist Barbara Leibundguth. Former Co-Principal Flutist of the Minnesota Orchestra, Ms. Leibundguth also wins praise from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune: "Bright, gleaming tone...evocative...both stylish and adroit." One of the finest flutists of her generation, Ms. Leibundguth was invited by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, as well as by the major orchestras of Atlanta and Houston, to appear as guest solo flutist. She has also held principal positions with the San Francisco Symphony, the Chicago Opera Theater, and the Omaha Symphony. As a soloist and chamber musician, Ms. Leibundguth has performed at the Marlboro, Grand Teton, and Blossom Music Festivals, and in her hometown of Chicago on the Dame Myra Hess Recital Series. Ms. Leibundguth and award-winning composer/pianist Carl Witt have worked together since 1994, and their musical chemistry creates electric, intelligent performances. In 2002, they received a $25,000 McKnight Performing Artist prize. Visionary Duos was recorded in the world-renowned acoustical space of Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis. This CD presents a collection of passionate and beautifully crafted works, featuring virtuoso counterpoint, radiant melodies, bracing intensity, jazz riffs, and gypsy flair. Here we have an intriguing and expansive view of flute music in the 20th century.
Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Le Merle Noir | Olivier Messiaen | Barbara Leibundguth, flute, Carl Witt, piano |
| Suite for Flute and Piano | Vaclav Nelhybel | Barbara Leibundguth, flute, Carl Witt, piano |
| Duo for Flute and Piano | Carl Witt | Barbara Leibundguth, flute, Carl Witt, piano |
| Sinfonische Kanzone | Sigfrid Karg-Elert | Barbara Leibundguth, flute, Carl Witt, piano |
| Capriccio | Henk Badings | Barbara Leibundguth, flute, Carl Witt, piano |
| Sonatine | Pierre Boulez | Barbara Leibundguth, flute, Carl Witt, piano |
| Romance | Arthur Honegger | Barbara Leibundguth, flute, Carl Witt, piano |
Reviews
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"This C.D. should be in every flutist's library because the performances are exceptional and the selection of works is out of the ordinary."
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"...Leibundguth's playing is elegant and enchanting, with a great deal of color and intensity...it is a treat to hear her as a soloist and to have the chance to soak up her ravishing tone and vital interpretations."
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